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Feb 21 Episode 84: The History Of Comics - Second Semester

Steve Petrivelli is a Philadelphia-based comic book writer, best known for his comic Sweetie, which was drawn by Sean Dillon. In his third appearance on the podcast, Steve continues his "History of Comics" lesson from Episode 67. In this episode, Steve recalls the "Bronze Age" of comics from the 70s to mid-80s and the underground comics movement popularized by Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar. Plus, we look at DC Comics' massive event Crisis On Infinite Earths, the birth of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the formation of Image Comics.

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Hey, folks! My name is Adrian King, formerly the co-host of the
geek-related comedy podcast Adrian & Atlas Have Issues. I've given my show
a "gritty reboot" of sorts, but I'm still dedicated to bringing you
engaging and often hilarious podcasting goodness. Being a geek isn't just
about comic books: it's about loving whatever it is you're into. Comedy,
films, music...I'll cover it all! So sit back and enjoy a brand-new podcast
with even more "Issues" than ever before!

Hey, folks! My name is Adrian King, formerly the co-host of the
geek-related comedy podcast Adrian & Atlas Have Issues. I've given my show
a "gritty reboot" of sorts, but I'm still dedicated to bringing you
engaging and often hilarious podcasting goodness. Being a geek isn't just
about comic books: it's about loving whatever it is you're into. Comedy,
films, music...I'll cover it all! So sit back and enjoy a brand-new podcast
with even more "Issues" than ever before!